Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG) Stock Forecast
LNG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.59 / 5 from 22 analysts
- Price target
- $312.95 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $4.10
- 52-week range
- $188.83 – $296.91
LNG analyst ratings
22 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LNG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LNG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.83 | $4.32 | $5.68 | $2.65 | +81.8% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $23.16 | $18.39 | $29.45 | $10.73 | +115.8% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $20.80 | $15.53 | $29.72 | $23.16 | −10.2% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LNG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.36B | $4.65B | $6.01B | +20.7% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $22.64B | $20.31B | $24.08B | +13.3% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $23.39B | $20.19B | $25.90B | +3.3% | 11 |
LNG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LNG revenue: reported and forecast
LNG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.81 | $4.80 | $4.68 | $4.79 | $4.83 | +26.6% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.91 | $18.69 | $22.80 | $23.07 | $23.16 | +29.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $19.51 | $18.96 | $20.77 | $21.06 | $20.80 | +6.6% | 2 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LNG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LNG beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from LNG
22 analysts cover Cheniere Energy; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.59 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $312.95, 8.1% above the latest close of $289.43. Analysts expect earnings of $23.16 per share for 2026, +115.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $20.80 per share on revenue of $23.4 billion. Cheniere Energy beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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LNG forecast FAQ
What is Cheniere Energy's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cheniere Energy is $312.95, 8.1% above the latest close of $289.43.
Is Cheniere Energy a buy, hold or sell?
Of 22 analysts covering Cheniere Energy, 15 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cheniere Energy's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $23.16 per share for 2026 (range $18.39 to $29.45); for 2027 the estimate is $20.80.
What is Cheniere Energy's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $22.6 billion, growth of 13.3%; for 2027 it is $23.4 billion.
When does Cheniere Energy report earnings?
Cheniere Energy is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $4.10.
Does Cheniere Energy usually beat earnings estimates?
Cheniere Energy reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.